Download or read book Low Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics written by Ryane E. Englar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to maximizing the diagnostic value of in-house quick assessment tests (QATs) In Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics, the authors provide a hands-on resource designed to facilitate healthcare delivery across the spectrum of care. Historically, clinicians have been taught to apply the gold standard approach to the practice of medicine. However, recent advances in veterinary medical care and associated technologies have made practitioners question whether a one-size-fits-all approach is truly best. After all, when we perform diagnostic tests, are we testing out of the desire for completeness, to cover all bases for the good of the patient? Or are we testing because we are expected to? The reality is that gold standard care is not always advisable and not always possible. In clinical practice, veterinarians frequently encounter obstacles that limit their approaches to case management. Cost of care is a significant constraint that requires practitioners to rethink which diagnostic tests are essential. Not every patient requires a complete blood count (CBC), chemistry profile, urinalysis, and fecal analysis to obtain diagnostic value. This text suggests that the “best” approach to case management be determined by the situation, the context, the patient, and the client. While sophisticated panels of tests may remain the recommended approach to case management, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics outlines entry-level, in-house diagnostic blood, urine, fecal, and body cavity fluid tests: how to perform them as well as the breadth and depth of patient-specific data that can be gleaned from quick assessment tests (QATs). Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to patient care considerations, communication strategies that facilitate cost-conscious shared decision-making Comprehensive explorations of quick assessment tests (QATs) in hematology, including packed cell volume (PCV), total solids (TS), buffy coat analysis, blood smears, blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), saline agglutination tests, and activated clotting time. Practical discussions of quick assessment tests (QATs) involving urine, including urine color, dipstick analysis, specific gravity (USG), and urine sediment analysis Pragmatic evaluation of fecal analysis, including considerations surrounding fecal color, volume, consistency, and odor; saline smears or wet mounts, and fecal flotation. Discussion on body cavity fluid analysis Sample case vignettes, complete with question and answer (Q&A) Perfect for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, veterinary and veterinary technician students, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics offers a quick and easy reference guide to maximizing diagnostic value in those cases where care is cost-prohibitive.

Download or read book Practical Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician written by Connie M. Han and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2005 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, step-by-step guide explains how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images of small, large, and exotic animals.--From publisher description.

Download or read book Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team written by Andrew J. Rosenfeld and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team is a concise, reliable resource for technical team members performing clinical diagnostic evaluation. Focusing on sample handling, machinery calibration, normal physiology and anatomy, clinical diagnostics, and disease processes, this essential bench-side reference for in-house laboratories helps technical team members to consistently achieve high-quality results in small animal lab work. With chapters on blood counts, chemistry, urinalysis and electrolytes, advanced diagnostics, and cytology, Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team offers key technical information for consistently obtaining and evaluating samples. The book is a practical resource for anyone performing lab work, including veterinary technicians, technician and veterinary students, and veterinarians.

Download or read book Blackwell s Five Minute Veterinary Consult Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures written by Shelly L. Vaden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures: Canine and Feline is a comprehensive, one-stop reference text on diagnostic skills used daily in treating dogs and cats. Chapters cover more than 275 procedures and tests, including blood, urine, and fecal tests and radiographic, ultrasound, and endoscopic procedures. Each topic, written by an expert in the field, provides essential information on related physiology, indications, contraindications, potential complications, and client education. The uniform presentation of information, arranged alphabetically from abdominal radiographs to zinc tests, allows the reader to gain easy access to vital information, making this an ideal reference to be used in a clinical setting.

Download or read book Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis written by O. M. Radostits and published by Saunders Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive text provides all of the information required to perform a thorough clinical examination of each organ system in common small and large animal species. Initial chapters on restraint, handling, and information gathering set the scene for sections on the particular skills necessary for examinations of different species, and detailed examinations of individual organ systems. Organ system chapters address additional tests available to practitioners to aid in diagnosis. Throughout this easily-accessible format, handy clinical boxes highlight key information. Tables and text boxes also place important information at your fingertips. Generously illustrated with line drawings, black and white photographs, and a color plate section, Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis provides all the tools needed to examine patients and reach a firm, confident diagnosis. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-586-3

Download or read book Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods E Book written by Michael D. Willard and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-12-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick guide to appropriately selecting and interpreting laboratory tests, Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods, 5th Edition helps you utilize your in-house lab or your specialty reference lab to efficiently make accurate diagnoses without running a plethora of unnecessary and low-yield tests. It provides answers to commonly asked questions relating to laboratory tests, and solutions to frequently encountered problems in small animal diagnosis. For easy reference, information is provided by clinical presentation and abnormalities, and includes hundreds of tables, boxes, key points, and algorithms. This edition, now in full color, is updated with the latest advances in laboratory testing methods and diagnostic problem solving. Written by noted educators Dr. Michael Willard and Dr. Harold Tvedten, this book may be used as an on-the-spot guide to specific problems or conditions as well as a reference for more detailed research on difficult cases. Concise discussions address laboratory approaches to various disorders, possible conclusions from various test results, artifacts and errors in diagnoses, and interpretations leading to various diagnoses. Hundreds of tables, boxes, algorithms, and key points offer at-a-glance information including cautions, common pitfalls, and helpful "pearls," and lead to proper differential and clinical diagnostic decision making. Note boxes identify key considerations in correlating clinical signs with test data for accurate diagnoses, highlight safety precautions, and offer helpful tips for sample preparation and interpretation. Chapters on laboratory diagnostic toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring help in handling potentially fatal poisonings and other special situations. Expert editors and contributors provide clinical knowledge and successful diagnostic problem-solving solutions. A practical appendix lists referral laboratories that may be contacted for certain diseases, and reference values with the normal or expected range for coagulation, hematology, and more. Updated coverage integrates the newest advances in testing methods and diagnostic problem solving. Full-color photos and schematic drawings are placed adjacent to related text, and accurately depict diagnostic features on microscopic slide preparations as well as test procedures and techniques.

Download or read book Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods written by Michael D. Willard and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular resource allows the reader to appropriately select and accurately interpret laboratory tests in a practical and efficient manner. It presents an organized method of answering common questions that reflect the most frequently encountered problems in laboratory tests. A new chapter on Point-of-Care Methodology has been added, and the section on electrolyte/acid-base now includes strong ion differences. Two additional color plates feature 12 new figures. Each chapter contains several tables for easy access to data. Listing of Referral Laboratories provides a list of labs that can be contacted for certain diseases. Reference Values provide an instant source to identify coagulation, hematology , etc., reference values. Laboratory Findings of Selected Diseases give the reader a brief overview of diagnostic features. A full-color, 8-page insert of illustrations aids in morphologic diagnosis. Expert editors and contributors provide the most accurate, authoritative information. Chapter outlines provide the reader with an overview of each chapter. Limited chapter references make the book easier to use in the laboratory. A new chapter on Point-of Care Methodology is included. Strong ion differences have been added to the electrolyte/acid-base section. An additional 12 full-color illustrations are featured in two new color plates.

Download or read book Veterinary Clinical Diagnostic Techniques written by Rajesh Kumar Verma and published by New India Publishing Agency. This book was released on 2023-06-10 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive knowledge and information on selection of suitable samples, appropriate collection procedure, proper dispatch method, and diagnosis of microbial and parasitic agents, clinical pathology, and histopathology from a single source, helping to overcome the challenges frequently encountered in field laboratories. Formats for common disease diagnosis and reporting, as well as the contact information for diagnostic firms and labs, are also provided. In order for procedures to be used by a variety of laboratory personnel, including veterinary officers, students, and technicians, procedures are briefly described in simple language for assessing the condition of an animal’s health. It is hoped that, this book on “Veterinary Clinical Diagnostic Techniques” would immensely benefits its users in the field of disease diagnosis.

Download or read book Pet Specific Care for the Veterinary Team written by Lowell Ackerman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to identifying risks in veterinary patients and tailoring their care accordingly Pet-specific care refers to a practice philosophy that seeks to proactively provide veterinary care to animals throughout their lives, aiming to keep pets healthy and treat them effectively when disease occurs. Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a practical guide for putting the principles of pet-specific care into action. Using this approach, the veterinary team will identify risks to an individual animal, based on their particular circumstances, and respond to these risks with a program of prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve health outcomes in pets and the satisfaction of their owners. The book combines information on medicine and management, presenting specific guidelines for appropriate medical interventions and material on how to improve the financial health of a veterinary practice in the process. Comprehensive in scope, and with expert contributors from around the world, the book covers pet-specific care prospects, hereditary and non-hereditary considerations, customer service implications, hospital and hospital team roles, and practice management aspects of pet-specific care. It also reviews specific risk factors and explains how to use these factors to determine an action plan for veterinary care. This important book: Offers clinical guidance for accurately assessing risks for each patient Shows how to tailor veterinary care to address a patient’s specific risk factors Emphasizes prevention, early detection, and treatment Improves treatment outcomes and provides solutions to keep pets healthy and well Written for veterinarians, technicians and nurses, managers, and customer service representatives, Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a hands-on guide to taking a veterinary practice to the next level of care.

Download or read book Veterinary Clinical Diagnosis written by William R. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GENERAL CONSIDERATION OF CLINICAL PROBLEMS AND METHODS. HISTORY (ANAMNESIS). GENERAL EXAMINATION OF THE PATIENT. TEMPERATURE. PULSE. RESPIRATION. THE SKIN, COAT AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES. THE HEAD AND NECK. THE THORAX. THE ABDOMEN AND ASSOCIATED DIGESTIVE ORGANS. THE URINARY SYSTEM. THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. THE BLOOD AND BLOOD-FORMING ORGANS. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.

Download or read book Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis written by Mark S. Thompson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis, 2nd Edition is a practical, concise guide to the differential diagnosis, etiology, laboratory abnormalities, and classification of clinical signs and medical disorders in dogs and cats. By covering nearly every possible sign and clinical disorder relevant to small animal medical practice, this pocket-sized, rapid reference helps you make more reliable on-the-scene decisions. More than 400 lists bring the most important medical diagnostic information from multiple resources into a single rapid reference. An organized presentation of differential diagnoses by sign and symptom, disorder, and body system, facilitates quick and flexible access to information at many stages of the diagnostic work-up. Alphabetical listing of all relevant laboratory tests makes information easy to find for students and experienced practitioners alike. Easily identify the likeliest diagnosis by reviewing the possibilities listed in order of incidence. Pocket-sized for portability, practicality, and quick reference. NEW! Coverage of new disorders and syndromes expands the span of differential diagnoses to help you effectively evaluate more signs and symptoms. NEW! Addition of new and more widely used diagnostic and laboratory tests keeps you up-to-date as lab tests become more specialized and sophisticated.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology written by Steven L. Stockham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals, including what assays measure, sample or assay conditions that affect results, and what results indicate about the physiologic or pathologic state of a patient. Whenever possible, diseases and conditions are grouped by common mechanisms or processes to promote a conceptual understanding of laboratory data that can be generally applied across many species. New to the second edition are additional disorders, diagnostic tests, illustrations, images, references, and pathophysiologic explanations. This text has proven valuable to students and veterinarians wanting a fundamental understanding of veterinary clinical pathology.

Download or read book Veterinary Clinical Parasitology written by Anne M. Zajac and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, Eighth Edition, prepared under the auspices of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP), emphasizes the morphologic identification of both internal and external parasites of domestic animals. Focusing on the tests and information most relevant to daily practice, the book describes accurate, cost-effective techniques for diagnosing parasitic infections in animals. Including clear, easy-to-find information on the distribution, life cycle, and importance of each parasite, Veterinary Clinical Parasitology offers more than 450 images to aid with diagnosis. The Eighth Edition includes a new chapter on immunologic and molecular diagnosis, increased coverage of ticks and new sections on identification of microfilariae and larvae in diagnostic samples. The new edition also features expanded information on quantitative egg counts, detection of anthelmintic resistance and identification of ruminant strongylid larvae. Additional improvements include many new images throughout the book, revised taxonomic information, a new layout featuring tabs by section to improve user-friendliness, and a companion website offering the images from the book in PowerPoint at www.wiley.com/go/zajac. Veterinary Clinical Parasitology is a highly practical benchside reference invaluable to clinicians, technicians, and students.

Download or read book Small Animal Medical Diagnosis written by Michael D. Lorenz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Animal Medical Diagnosis, Third Edition takes a problem-oriented approach to clinical diagnosis and outlines core information necessary to effectively evaluate the major medical problems in dogs and cats. The text starts by defining problems caused by disease and proceeds to integrate the history, physical examination, and diagnostic modalities into a logical approach designed to assist with the medical management of patients. The new edition continues to serve as a vital tool in accurate and appropriate diagnosis for small animal veterinarians, emergency and critical care veterinarians, and veterinary students.

Download or read book Veterinary Clinical Diagnosis written by Kelly W. H. and published by Bailliere Tindall Limited. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Veterinary Laboratory Medicine written by Morag G. Kerr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterinary Laboratory Medicine covers all aspects of basic clinical biochemistry and haematology, and includes test-by-test interpretation of laboratory results. Information is provided on sampling techniques, the selection and use of an external laboratory, as well as near-patient testing and the practice laboratory. Also included are step-by-step instructions for most commonly used point-of-care tests, a guide to the evaluation of instruments for in-practice use, and a detailed explanation of the principles of impedance counting and photometric analysis. The book will be ideal for practitioners who require a guide to laboratory work, and for veterinary students studying laboratory medicine and clinical pathology. The second edition has been fully updated to reflect advances in diagnostic techniques, and includes new chapters on diagnostic endocrinology and feline virus testing as well as a much expanded chapter on diagnostic profiling and pattern recognition.

Download or read book Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis Evaluate your skills written by Josep Pastor and published by Grupo Asís Biomedia S.L.. This book was released on 2020-01-05T00:00:00+01:00 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After explaining how clinical reasoning can be applied to identify a patient’s problems, focus on the most relevant issue, and determine its causes, this book describes complex case studies from a physiological and diagnostic perspective. Readers will be asked to answer a series of questions in order to assess their knowledge and acquire the necessary skills for properly establishing a diagnosis.